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Sanctum Inle Resort Rolls Out Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival

Get ready to take in the local festivities and spirit of Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival with Sanctum Inle Resort.

Inle Lake, Burma, October 10, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Myanmar’s famed Inle Lake is steering towards one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. The Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival which takes place throughout the month of October showcases impressive processions on the water, thrilling boat races, traditional dances and martial arts.

Villagers living on Inle Lake and around the region will gather and team up to take four Buddha images around the lake in a gilded barge led by troupes of one-legged rowers. The procession will pass by villages where the locals will line up to greet the four Buddha images with fanfares and celebrate every ritual moment. Shan dance and martial art performances will stir up the festive atmosphere. Pilgrims from all over the country will also head to Inle Lake to pay homage to the four Buddha images and gain merit while enjoying the spirit of the festival.

Festival goers will also have a chance to witness the most stunning boat races of renowned one-legged fishermen on the 14th and the 31st of October. If you are travelling to Myanmar during this time, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is one you won’t want to miss out on.

Take in the local festivities and spirit with Sanctum Inle Resort, the newly opened luxury resort set on the banks of Inle Lake. The resort has just launched the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival Package priced at US$200/night featuring two nights in its junior suite, daily breakfast and a set dinner for two.

To indulge in this package, contact dos@sanctum-inle-resort.com or reservation@sanctum-inle-resort.com to book. For more information about Sanctum Inle Resort, visit the website www.sanctum-inle-resort.com